Tripp Lite PDUV20, PDUV15 User Manual

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Rack PDU

Metered Models:

PDUMV15 and PDUMV20

Basic Models:

PDUV15 and PDUV20

1111 W. 35th Street • Chicago, IL 60609 USA

[phone] • www.tripplite.com

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be
followed during the installation, operation and storage of this
product. Failure to heed these instructions and warnings will void
the product warranty.

Important Warnings

• The PDU provides convenient multiple outlets but it DOES NOT provide surge or line
noise protection for connected equipment.

• The PDU is designed for indoor use only in a controlled environment away from excess
moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.

• Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or extension cords or adapters that
eliminate the connection to ground.

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can
reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly
affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• The power requirement for each piece of equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed
the individual outlet's load rating.

• The total power requirement for equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed the
maximum load rating for the PDU.

• Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the PDU housing. There are no user­serviceable parts inside.

• Do not attempt to modify the PDU, including the input plugs and power cables.

• Do not attempt to use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.

• Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.

• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.

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Installation

1A

Zero U Rack Configuration. Attach the three mounting

clips supplied with the PDU to the rack enclosure using the
included hardware. The mounting clips should be attached
along a vertical plane at equidistant points which roughly
correspond to the center and ends of the PDU. The exact
mounting configuration may vary depending on the rack and
enclosure. If possible, use pre-existing mounting points within
the enclosure.

1B

Wall or Under-Counter Configuration. Attach the three

mounting clips supplied with the PDU to a wall or similar flat,
secure surface using the included hardware. The mounting
clips should be attached along a vertical or horizontal plane at
equidistant points which roughly correspond to the center and
ends of the PDU. If possible, use pre-existing mounting
points. WARNING: Do not attempt to mount the PDU with

the outlets facing downward; the mounting clips are not
designed to support the weight of the PDU in that manner.

1C

Zero U Rack Configuration (Mounting Buttons).

Attach the included mounting buttons to the PDU. Position the
PDU as desired in the rack enclosure, align the buttons with
the rack mounting slots, and slide the PDU into position.

Note: Regardless of configuration, the user must determine
the fitness of hardware and procedures before mounting. The
PDU and included hardware are designed for common rack
and rack enclosure types and may not be appropriate for all
applications.

2

Attach the PDU to the mounting clips. Using an assistant,

place a rear corner of the PDU at an inside edge of the
mounting clips, pivot the PDU toward the alternate inside
edge and snap into place.

3

Attach the input plug of the PDU to a grounded outlet.

Insert the plug directly into a grounded outlet that does not
share a circuit with a heavy electrical load (such as an air
conditioner or refrigerator).

4

Attach equipment to the PDU. Do not exceed the load

rating of the PDU. The total electrical current used by the
PDU will be displayed on the digital meter in amperes.

5

Optional Installation (Model PDUMV20 Only). The

PDU includes an adapter that converts the L5-20P input plug
to a 5-20P input plug. The adapter is optional; the PDU will
work properly without connecting the adapter.

1A

1B

1C

2

PDUMV15 and
PDUV15

PDUV20

3

PDUMV20

3

4

5

PDUMV20 only

2